Oncology Nurse Navigator

Location :

Central Georgia Cancer Care

Pay Range :

$64,355.20 - $126,339.20

Why choose Central Georgia Cancer Care in Macon?

• Work-Life Balance : Monday- Friday, 8a-5p shift, NO nights , NO weekends , NO major holidays !
• Competitive pay & generous PTO packag e, plus 6 paid Holidays and 2 "Floater" Holidays.
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401K Matching
• AON's WellBeing Program

RESPONSIBILITIES

Position Summary : The role of the Oncology Nurse Navigator (ONN) is to offer individualized care and clinical guidance to patients, families and caregivers to assist with ongoing healthcare needs.

They will identify patients that require assistance navigating the healthcare system from a medical perspective and help them overcome barriers.

The ONN will provide clinical education and support for patients and caregivers from diagnosis though end of treatment and beyond.

The ONN will assist the physician and PA-C / ARNP with specific patient / family interaction needed to resolve clinical issues.

The ONN will assist the physician in establishing the diagnoses and staging to the proper level of specificity to comply with required documentation.

The ONN will complete clinically requested documentation and provide medical information for required procedure prior authorizations

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education : Minimum of Bachelors of Science in Nursing

2. Previous Experience : Minimum of five (5) years' experience in Oncology nursing

3. Core Capabilities : a. Excellent verbal and written communication skills

b. Must have knowledge and understanding of oncology diagnoses, treatment regimens and potential toxicities and management

c. Ability to work autonomously

d. Ability to multi-task with good organizational skills

e. High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations

f. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy

g. Must have proficient skills in typing, Word and Outlook

h. Be able to utilize the internet to research and assist patients when needed

i. Must understand clinical and pathologic staging of all disease sites j. Requires advanced knowledge of treatment regimens and toxicities

4. Certifications / Licenses : Registered Nurse with OCN certification preferred; current CPR certification required

5. Standard Work Days / Hours : Generally, the work days and hours follow the physicians office hours, however, the employee may need to work additional days / hours as necessary to complete their assigned responsibilities

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